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Ronaldo escapes World Cup ban after Ireland red

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the first game of the 2026 World Cup after FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee issued him a one-match ban — which he has already served — for the red card he received in his country’s…

FIFA alters WC draw so top sides won’t meet early

FIFA on Tuesday announced the procedure for the 2026 World Cup Dec. 5 draw, including the composition of the four pots and order that teams will face each other once the draw is completed.

Jennings hits Moehrig after MNF over ‘cheap shot’

49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings responded to a “cheap shot” from Tre’von Moehrig by throwing an open-handed right cross to the Panthers safety’s face mask after the final whistle Monday night.

Brees, Rivers lead list of 2026 HOF semifinalists

Five newcomers — QBs Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, WR Larry Fitzgerald, TE Jason Witten and RB Frank Gore — are among the 26 modern era candidates to make it to the semifinal stage for the Pro Football Hall of…

Ex-UFC champ makes case for Ian Machado Garry vs. Islam Makhachev

Of all the top welterweight contenders to compete the past two weeks, UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping thinks Ian Machado Garry stood out the most. Machado Garry (17-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) defeated former champion Belal Muhammad in Saturday’s UFC…

History says $136 million Cowboy in line for huge game vs Chiefs

CeeDee Lamb found himself in a bad place on Sunday afternoon. The four-time Pro Bowler and three-time All Pro dropped multiple passes in the team’s epic, 24-21 comeback victory against the Philadelphia Eagles. Lamb had one huge catch, but aside…